Director, Information and Public Relations C.D. Thakur, said that Department was preparing panel of cultural troupes for publicity of developmental and welfare activities of the State Government through music, songs and plays. He said that interested private cultural troupes of Himachal Pradesh registered under Himachal Pradesh Cooperative Act may apply by 12th February, 2013.

Thakur said that applicant cultural troupe must have 11 artists in total including four female artists and the troupe should have experience of publicity through music, plays and cultural classical dance and songs. Interested cultural troupes should send their complete details including address detail of artists (including group photo) and instruments to Director, Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-2 through post or in person by 12th February, 2013.